How do I use the :first, :last, :eq() selectors in jQuery

Keywords: jQuery, selectors, first, last, eq

Description: This example demonstrates how to use the :first, :last, and :eq() selectors in jQuery to select specific elements from a collection.


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        $(document).ready(function() {
            // Select the first element
            $('.item:first').css('color', 'red');

            // Select the last element
            $('.item:last').css('color', 'blue');

            // Select the second element (index 1)
            $('.item:eq(1)').css('color', 'green');
        });
        ]]>